Structure of Myths Vocab

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semantic

related to different meanings of words

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equivocal

open to more than one interpretation

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primordial

original, elementary

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mythos

the pattern of basic values of a people

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logos

the rational principle that governs the universe

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orgiastic

reaching a peak of emotional intensity

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taboos

exclusions from use or practice

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excesses

a going beyond what is customary or proper

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pathological

caused by or evidencing a mentally disturbed condition

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archaic

ancient, antiquaited

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cosmogonic

pertaining to a theory or model of the origin and evolution of the universe

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gesta

deeds, actions

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exemplary

serving as a model or a pattern

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profane

not devoted to holy or religious purposes

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shaman

acts as an intermediary between natural and supernatural worlds

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rogue

a playful mischievous person

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cosmogony

a story or theory concerning the origin or evolution of the universe

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neophyte

a beginner or novice

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initiation

adult status in one's community or society

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in illo tempore

"at another time"

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existentially

of dealing with or relating to existence

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ab origine

from the very beginning

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transfigure

to transform or change so as to be significant

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auroral

of or like the dawn

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reiteration

to say or do again repeatedly

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prodigious

extraordinary in something

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primeval

of or pertaining to the first age or ages

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codify

to arrange or systematize

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29

Primordial

Giving rise to derived or developed

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Mythos

Mythology

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Orgiastic

Tending to arouse or excite unrestrained emotion

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Taboos

Prohibitions of anything

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Profane

Secular

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Rogue

A scoundrel or knave

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